Mauritius Premium Visa

Key requirements

We use about $1,500 per month offshore income for planning. Confirm the live rule before you apply.

• Income we use for estimates~$1,500 / month (estimate)
• SavingsNot modeled as required
• Accepted income typesRemote salary, Freelance income, Passive income, Pension
• Remote work allowedYes
• Local employment allowedNo
• Health insuranceUsually required
• Criminal record checkNot flagged in model
• Accommodation proofUsually required
• Bank accountNot flagged in model
• Processing (rough)Days to weeks (typical)

Processing is often fast when documents are complete. Missing housing, insurance, or funds details is the most common avoidable delay.

1. 1

   Confirm fit and stay length

   Check whether your case fits remote work, retirement, or long-stay visitor use and how long you plan to stay before you apply.

2. 2

   Gather offshore income proof

   Prepare bank statements and income papers showing you can support your stay from foreign sources.

3. 3

   Secure accommodation proof

   Provide booking, lease, or host documents covering your planned stay in the required format.

4. 4

   Arrange health or travel insurance

   Get insurance that meets authority expectations for coverage period and scope.

5. 5

   Submit Premium Visa application

   File a complete application through the official portal or channel and keep submission confirmations.

6. 6

   Answer extra document requests

   Reply quickly to questions about funds, insurance, or housing to avoid delays.

7. 7

   Enter Mauritius on approval

   Travel within the approval window and keep all immigration papers for arrival checks.

8. 8

   Do not work locally without permission

   Keep activities aligned with offshore-income stay rules and avoid local employment unless allowed.

9. 9

   Plan renewal or departure

   Before expiry, refresh financial, insurance, and housing proof for renewal or leave on time.

10. 10

    Explore other routes if needed

    If you want long-term settlement, look at separate Mauritius residence or investment options early.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Mauritius Premium Visa requirements and renewal rules can change. Check official guidance before you apply.

Pathway last reviewed: 2026-05-15

Citizenship & nationality

Most nationalities can apply for Mauritius Premium Visa in 2026 if they show income from abroad, housing, and insurance. It is for long visits, not permanent settlement.

• •Remote work should be for employers or clients outside Mauritius. Local jobs usually need a separate permit.
• •Many files use about $1,500 per month offshore income plus bank statements as a guide.
• •Insurance and proof of accommodation are required. Exact paper formats can vary by applicant.
• •Renewal rules and maximum stay can change. Treat this as a flexible long visit, not permanent residence.

Check official Mauritius Premium Visa guidance for current income rules and document lists.

Best for

• •Remote workers looking for a formal digital nomad visa
• •Remote employment or freelance income from outside the host country

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: No
• Citizenship: No

This is not a permanent residence route. For settlement, Mauritius has other residence and investment programs.

Practical difficulty

easy

Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.

Rated easy compared with points-based countries or visas that need large investments.